Sermons on Evil Words:

I Don't Belong

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Oct 8, 2006

Christians don’t fit in the world because we are not like the world. Sermon explores our relationship with God, God’s expectations from us, and His promises to us.

I Don’t Belong Have you ever gone someplace where you just didn’t fit in? Do you ever remember being in a group and had the feeling that you didn’t belong? These feelings are prevalent when we move to a new city, or go away on vacation to a foreign country, or try to meet new people in ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

The Restoration Of The Shunammite Woman

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Oct 13, 2006

How God restored the Shunammite woman not once but twice.

THE RESTORATION OF THE SHUNNAMITE WOMAN BY ABIMBOLA O. SALU 8” One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. 9 She said to her husband, "I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Giants In Our Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 16, 2006

Facing up to our giants and stepping out in faith, believing God will help us overcome them.

Have you ever faced something so big, a problem, a trial, a difficulty, that it seemed impossible to overcome, insurmountable. It was/is your giant. No not literally a 9½ foot tall person. Your giant may be a sickness (like cancer), depression, worry, fear, an addiction, a habit, an attitude, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Methodist

The Unlikely People God Chooses Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

The unlikely people God chooses to accomplish his purposes are those who have a heart for him, who love God passionately and choose to follow him even when the going gets tough.

Over the summer I will be preaching a series from the life of David, the shepherd boy who became the king over the nation of Israel. David’s descendents became the great line of kings who would rule over Israel and then Judah for 423 years. It was to David that God promised he would establish his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Problem Of Pride Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006

A life livedin pride is compared to a life lived in perspective.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 4:6-21 TITLE: “THE PROBLEM OF PRIDE” INTRODUCTION: A. A young lawyer has just opened his new practice. On his very first day, he sits at his desk waiting and hoping for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1 And Proud Of It

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 25, 2006

A sermon dealing with pride. Examples of pride, pitfalls of pride and how to overcome pride.

There is an old saying: ‘Second place is okay if you don’t mind being first in a long line of losers.’ Nobody wants to be in 2nd place, do they? We all want to be in first place. We all want to be the winner, no matter what it is we have won at. In June 1974, Richard Nixon’s administration ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: *other

What Do You Do With 180 Gallons Of Wine?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 12, 2006

Jesus and the miracle of changing water into wine at the wedding of Cana.

What Do You Do With 180 Gallons of Wine? John 2:1-11 February 12, 2005 It is two days before Valentines Day and I thought that it would be a good time to focus on marriage this morning. This sermon didn’t come without some real discussion with myself. I debated whether or not to speak ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Exalting Christ

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Feb 12, 2006

Let us exalt Christ!

EXALTING CHRIST We are talking this morning about Exalting Christ. Our theme for the month is Exalting Christ. For Feb Sharing the love of Christ. Mar Christ Crucified. Apr Serving Christ. May The Lordship of Jesus Christ, June Following the Example of Christ, July Christ suffered for you, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolving Church Conflict Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 14, 2006

What does an argument that took place 2000 years ago between two ladies have to do with our church here today? We will find out plenty.

A few years ago I was talking to a minister that told me the story of his church. He said that at one time the place where the church is located was very heavily populated. It went through a period of depopulation. There were two churches in the area but as people left neither church could afford a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Never-Ending Love Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006

Throughout salvation history, God acts out his loving nature. He continues to call people out of ’Egypt’: out of fear, out of oppression, out of loneliness, out of meaninglessness, out of bondage of every kind. He never gives us up.

Sermon by Di Appleby Many of us have heard a parent’s anguish when talking about their teenager. Perhaps you were the teenager I am about to introduce to you. Perhaps you’re the parent. A 16 year old and the parent are engaged in constant battles. At this point in the story, she is barely ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Beginning Of The End

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 20, 2006

As the Lamb opens the 7 seals on the scroll of man’s destiny, terrible things happen - politically, militarily, economically and with natural disastors unprecedented in world history. What does it mean to us and to salvation? See God’s hand of love even i

Here’s where Revelation switches into high gear. No more visions and letters and talk - now its action time. One thing we’ve got to keep straight is what’s happening here. We saw in chapter 6 the Lamb take the scroll - the only one among those in heaven and earth that have ever lived - that has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Marching Orders For A New Year

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

For 40 long years, the Marching Orders for Moses had been: “Take another lap around Mt. Sinai.” Now, at last, Joshua received new Marching Orders. The book of Joshua starts with a bang: Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise and go …

Marching Orders for the New Year Joshua 1 SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 1:1-2; 6-9 INTRODUCTION: This year both Christmas and New Years day fell on Sunday. That doesn’t happen very often. But it gave us the opportunity to get 2006 off to the right start. At any rate, if your New Years ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rolling Like A Servant

Contributed by Randy Rodenborg on Mar 14, 2006

Nursing home resident decides to reach out to someone else because she remembers Jesus washing the disciples feet.

Introduction: Rebecca had been a good wife and mother. She had been a great grandmother even before her great grandchildren had begun to arrive. Faithful, stable and pleasant to be around. Rebecca had always liked doing best. Sometimes after she had been talking, especially after conversations ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forever

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 19, 2006

The second part of Psalm 136 looking at the unconditional love of God.

“Forever, Part Two” July 30, 2006 Last week we began looking at Psalm 136 and focused on two key aspects of God. This psalm is unique in that it talks repeatedly about God’s love lasting forever. We talked about how it was a love that is strong, steadfast, merciful and righteous. Two main themes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:10-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper: What You Should Know Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 1, 2006

Every disciple should come to the Lord’s Supper with thanksgiving for the New Covenant and repentance from all sin.

Imagine if you would it’s thanksgiving dinner. You and your loved ones are sitting down to eat. The turkey is delicious – so is the mashed potatoes and the gravy and everything else. In the middle of the meal, your host stands up with a loaf of French bread and begins breaking off pieces, saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational